Commissioning Case Manager Mental Health

Job summary

We are looking for a forward thinking individual to join our Commissioning Team for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities. The post holder will ensure the provision of seamless, integrated services or package of care for individuals who meet continuing healthcare criteria or are subject to 117 that require commissioned services that cannot be met by core services. They will have a key role in the implementation of the National Framework for Continuing Healthcare within the mental health and learning disabilities division and will provide a case management function to a caseload of patients / service users eligible for CHC.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To attend and be part of an individual's MDT where there is a potential requirement for a commissioned service.

To support the team in applying the correct process for Section 117 Mental Health Act 1983, Continuing Healthcare Framework 2021 or the Additional Learning Needs (Wales) Act 2018.

To ensure that all of the governance is in place to ensure the correct placement is chosen.

To monitor placements to ensure that quality and safety are assured.

To support colleagues within the team and wider Division in ensuring robust evidence based support is available to them in applying for placement funding.

To adhere to policies and processes in relation to Commissioning Activity.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.